The Man Who Walked Between the Towers (Hardcover) by Mordicai Gerstein. Roaring Brook, 2003. ISBN: 0761317910. pp: 40.
Ages: 5-9, gr: k-5
Also available as a book&CD package or book&cassette package

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Summary

Philippe Petit is a young French aerialist who walked, danced, and performed tricks on a tightrope for over an hour between the two towers of the World Trade Center in 1974. He was arrested and was sentenced to perform in a park for the children of the city. The book has full-page foldouts.

Activities

Research: Who designed the World Trade Center? How long did it take to complete? How tall were the towers?

Research and discuss: Who is the most famous tightrope walker in the world? How do tightrope walkers train?

Write a poem about Philippe Petit. Try to find out what happened to him. How do you think he felt on 9/11?

This book is not only a memory of Philippe Petit, it is also a pleasant memory of the twin towers of the World Trade Center. Research other memories of the World Trade Center prior to 9/11